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Green Book

Directed by Peter Farrelly · 2018 ·

Short answer

Is Green Book worth watching?

Yes. Green Book (2018) earns a 75% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audiences (91%) responded more warmly than critics (77%). See the 4 inputs.

75%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

77% Editorial Rating
91% Audience snapshot · excluded
69 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.5
8.2 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 10m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · 12A (UK) · UA (India) · M (Australia) · 12 (South Korea)
Cast
Viggo Mortensen , Mahershala Ali , Linda Cardellini , Sebastian Maniscalco , Dimiter D. Marinov , Mike Hatton , P.J. Byrne , Joe Cortese , Mary Agnes Nixon , Von Lewis
Streaming
Netflix
Language
English

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Where to watch

  • Netflix

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

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Where to watch Green Book by country

Country Streaming on
Japan Hulu, U-NEXT
Malaysia Lionsgate Play
Turkey TV+
United Arab Emirates Shahid
United Kingdom Netflix
United States Netflix

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (77/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (91%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (69/100).
  • IMDb users score it 8.2/10.
  • Celluloid Score 75% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, comedy, history pick
  • Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics

Not ideal for

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    Is Green Book worth watching?

    Yes — Green Book earns a 75% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama, comedy, history pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    Green Book — People's Choice Award at TIFF 2018. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

    , Founder & Editor

    Audiences (91%) responded more warmly than critics (77%).

    What is Green Book about?

    Tony Lip, a bouncer in 1962, is hired to drive pianist Don Shirley on a tour through the Deep South in the days when African Americans, forced to find alternate accommodations and services due to segregation laws below the Mason-Dixon Line, relied on a guide called The Negro Motorist Green Book.

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    Green Book: frequently asked questions

    Is Green Book worth watching?

    Yes. Green Book (2018) has a Celluloid Score of 75%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Green Book?

    In the United States, Green Book streams on Netflix with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Lionsgate Play in Malaysia; TV+ in Turkey; Shahid in the United Arab Emirates. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Green Book?

    Green Book runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).

    What is Green Book rated?

    Green Book is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12A in the UK, UA in India, M in Australia and 12 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Green Book?

    Green Book is directed by Peter Farrelly and stars Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini, Sebastian Maniscalco, Dimiter D. Marinov.

    What is the Metascore for Green Book?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Green Book is 69 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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